Speeches by Jarvis.

“Do you think there is a tendency internationally to treat creative artists as though they are not in danger, or not in need of refuge?”

“Thinking longer term, what impact do you think your campaign has had on support for creative artists seeking refuge globally?”

“Do you think most licence fee payers know that they are paying for the World Service?”

“Do you agree, Mr Sambrook?”

“I will ask this question of Mr Sharp first. Tim Davie has said that the BBC cannot keep asking UK licence fee payers to invest in the World Service when we face cuts to UK services. Do you agree?”

“Do you think the World Service is perceived as being independent from the British Government, and does it matter?”

“Do you think the BBC is winning the information war?”

“Good morning. The Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2024 said that many countries find the news media increasingly challenged by rising misinformation and disinformation, low trust, attacks by politicians, and an uncertain business environment. How does the World Service approach working in such cases?”

“If the Government will not accept responsibility, should they raise the licence fee instead, specifically to pay for the World Service?”

“Is there a moral responsibility for the Government to say, “This is a national security matter,” and accept that they should be responsible for funding the World Service?”

“Do you think most licence fee payers know that they are paying for the World Service?”

“Do you agree, Mr Sambrook?”

“I will ask this question of Mr Sharp first. Tim Davie has said that the BBC cannot keep asking UK licence fee payers to invest in the World Service when we face cuts to UK services. Do you agree?”

“Do you think the World Service is perceived as being independent from the British Government, and does it matter?”

“Do you think the BBC is winning the information war?”

“I am grateful for the opportunity to speak in this incredibly important debate. I begin by paying tribute to all those who had their life destroyed by the infected blood scandal, and everyone who has campaigned for justice. They include my constituent Gary Webster. For those who are not familiar with his story, Gary wa…”

“Good morning. The Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2024 said that many countries find the news media increasingly challenged by rising misinformation and disinformation, low trust, attacks by politicians, and an uncertain business environment. How does the World Service approach working in such cases?”

“If the Government will not accept responsibility, should they raise the licence fee instead, specifically to pay for the World Service?”

“Is there a moral responsibility for the Government to say, “This is a national security matter,” and accept that they should be responsible for funding the World Service?”

“I congratulate the hon. Member for South Dorset (Lloyd Hatton) on his excellent maiden speech; I have indeed enjoyed many family holidays in his constituency. I am pleased that we are having this debate today and that the Liberal Democrats are supporting this measure. We have been calling for action on single-use vapes…”